Glass prism



Aug. 3, 1943:

R. A. COBEL Filed Dec. 29, 1939 I at events fe sts; gara e 10 .mo e p r icu a t tha tree oi glass PatentedAug. 3, 1943 It haste prisms commonly used as pendants on glass candelabras; glass chandeliers, etc.

Glass prisms of the type indicated have here- 1 aszaooelpfSs raisin c a fi wa k, onto; assi er tol s. H. Heisey &' compan N wark, Ohi g g g;

tofore been made in two pieces, namely, an upper relatively small piece and a lower elongated piece. It has been necessary todrill holes in the upper and lower pieces and associate fastening means therewith to connect the two pieces together. Furthermore, it has been necessary to drill an additional hole in the upper piece in order to connect a suspending means therewith for suspending the entire prism unit from the bobche of a candelabra-or other suitable'support. Thus; with prism unit of this type it is necessary to drill at least three holes in the glass.

sults in a considerable amount of breakage. In

This re- 3 its 29. 1939, Serial shelters] C ;+w "f formed onthe upper end thereof. The bobeche is provided with aplurality of circumferentially spacedaperturesj which are large; at their upper ends and gradually constrict,towards their lower ends. Each of these openings hasa hook mom ber 4, formed of metal, extending therethrough.

The upper portion. 5 of the hook member is enlarged so that it will not pull downwardly through the opening. From each of the hooks 4, a prism unit- 6, made according to my invention, is suspended.

Each of th units 6 embodies a lower prism portion 1 and an upper prism portion 8. In this instance, these portions are integral and differ from prior art prisms which are made in two parts. The portions I and 8 may be of any suitable form. As will be explained later, the entire the past, it has also been the practice to handout these prisms. Obviously this greatly increases the cost of the prisms.

One of the objects of my invention is to pro vide glass prisms of th type indicated which are made in a single piece. 9

Another object of my invention is to provide glass prisms of the type indicated having means associated therewith for suspending them from a suitable support, the suspending means and associated structure of the prism being of such a nature that it will not be necessary to drill holes in the prism.

Another object of my invention is to provide glass prisms which are molded into the proper form so that it will not be necessary to perform expensive cutting and shaping operations thereon. The preferred embodiment of my invention is clip illustrated in the accompanying drawing where-- insimilar characters of reference designate corresponding parts and wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a glass candelabra having prisms made according to my invention suspended therefrom.

Figure 2 is a detail, mainly in vertical section, showing the suspending means for the prisms.

Figure 3 is a'detail'in side elevation showing different suspending means for the prisms.

Figure 4 is a similar view showing still another form of suspending means for the prisms.

Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view taken through a molding unit showing how the prism is molded.

Figure 6 is a horizontal sectional View taken substantially along line 66 of Figure 75..

unit is molded from glass in one piece.

As shown in Figure 2 the upper end of the prism unit has a. bulbous portion 9 formed there on. At diametrically disposed points, this portion 9 isprovidedwith small sockets in formed therein during the molding process. These sockets l0 extend a short distance into the glass and do not extend'entirely therethrough, as shown. The sockets [0 are adapted to receive the opposed inwardly extending portions H of a spring wire l2. This clip [2 has an upper inverted U-shaped portion 53 which may he slipped over the hook 4. Thus, simple suspending means is provided for suspending the prism from the bobche. The sockets 10 are formed in the molding process and to suspend the prism it is merely necessaryto apply the clip l2. To do this it is merely necessary to spread the portions H and then allow them to spring into position in the sockets I0. It is not necessary to drilla hole in the prism with the consequent danger of breakage.

In Figure 3 I illustrate a different type of prism suspending means. In this instance I provide a spring clip I4 made of a single piece of wire. This spring clip has an upper loop portion l 5 that fits over the hook 4. It has two depending loop portions l6 and I! which snap over the bulbous portion 9a. formed on the upper end of the prism 6. To apply the clip M to the prism, it is merely necessary to pass the bulbous portion 9a between the portions 16 and I1, spreading them apart. They will then tend to approach each other and grip the portion 9a therebetween. This form also does not require holes to be drilled in the prism.

In Figure 4, I have illustrated still another form of suspending means which does not require that no breakage will result.

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the drilling of holes in the prism. This means I comprises a metal member 18 which has ears [9 formed thereon that are bent around the bulbous 7 portion 9b formed on the upper end of the prism. This member Illhas a loop 20 adapted to fit over a the hook 4.

Thus it will be apparent that I have provided simple means for suspending th prism. These means are of such a nature that they may be applied easily to the prisms in such a manner the prisms will be suspended in such a manner that they are free to have universal movement;

In Figures 5 and 6 I illustrate how the prism units of the type shown in Figure 2 may be molded. I provide a split mold 2| which has mold cavities 22. Each of these cavities has small pins It will be apparent from the abov description I that I have provided prisms and suspending means having many advantages. Many of the advantages have been discussed therein. Others will be apparent. 7 I

Having thus described my invention. what I claim is:

In all instances,

, In combination, a member having a plurality of one-piece glass prism units suspended therefrom,

each of said prism units comprising a glass body portion having diametrically opposed sockets formed in the upper end thereof, means for suspending each of said prism units from said mem- 23 disposed therein at diametrically opposed f points adjacent the upper end thereof.

glass'into all portions oi' the cavity to properly form the prism therein. After the prism is to impart the proper These 7 pins will form the sockets ID. ,A plunger 24 is 7 associated with each mold cavity for forcing the member having an enlarged portion on its upper end which prevents it from pulling downwardly through said opening.

- RAY G.- COBEL; 

